Specification

"The Adam Energised is a superb looking and driving car with low insurance group and great specification. This particular example sticks out from the crowd in gleaming 'Red n Roll' paintwork.
We have a limited no. of these great looking cars with delivery mileage only offered at a huge saving from new retail price."

Mike Cox, General Manager

Vauxhall Northampton

Specification

Body Glass

Laminated windscreen

Dark tinted rear windows

Brakes

ABS

Traction control

Hill start assist

ESP plus

Communication

Bluetooth system

Driver Aids

Speed sensitive power steering

Cruise control + speed limiter

Driver Information

On board computer

Rev counter

Service interval indicator

Digital clock

Low fuel level warning light

Electronic odometer and trip odometer

IntelliLink infotainment system

Driving Mirrors

Electrochromic automatic anti-dazzle rear view mirror

Entertainment

4 speakers

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Radio/CD + MP3

Auxiliary input socket

USB Connection

Bluetooth audio streaming

DMB digital radio

Exterior Body Features

Body colour door handles

Front grille bar - Black jack

Black jack bonnet

Exterior Lights

Adaptive brake lights

Heating/Cooling/Ventilation

Air conditioning

Air recirculation control/activation light

Interior Features

Leather steering wheel

Luggage cover

Height/reach adjust steering wheel

Front door pockets

2 rear cupholders in centre console

Sports pedals

12V power socket in centre console

Morrocana cloth upholstery

Driver/front passenger assist handle

Facia, door panel inserts in exterior colour

Interior Lights

Illuminated load area

Interior courtesy light operated by all doors

Packs

Roof colour pack (Black Jack) - Adam

Safety

Side impact protection beams

Side airbags

Seatbelt warning

Tyre pressure monitoring system with individual tyre pressure display

Seats

50/50 split folding rear seat

Height adjustable driver's seat

Front seats - 'Easy Entry'

Front body-lock seatbelt pretensioners

Driver/front seatbelt pretensioners

Security

Immobiliser

Locking wheel nuts

Remote central locking

Anti-drill door locks

Folding key

Electric tailgate lock with touchpad

Vanity Mirrors

Twin sunvisors with document holders and drivers covered mirror

Wheels - Alloy

17" Hurricane alloy wheels in black gloss finish

Wheels - Spare

Tyre inflation kit

The specification listed for this vehicle was standard when purchased new. The actual specification may vary, for confirmation, please contact our sales department.

Features

Ten Second Review

Even in its least powerful 1.2i 16v petrol form, the ADAM punts Vauxhall straight into the style-led city car sector. It's striking to look at, both inside and out and includes some features yet to be seen in this segment. The big question will be whether urban hipsters will get past this most blue-collar of badges.

Background

Vauxhall has built some stylish cars in the past. The trouble is, they've only been stylish to a small percentage of the car buying population. A Vauxhall with widespread chic appeal? I'm struggling to think of one. Some of the company's niche models have undoubtedly worked and worked well, but with its ADAM city car, Vauxhall is looking to grab the attention of fashionista buyers who might otherwise choose a MINI, a Fiat 500 or a Citroen DS3. Yes, you did read that correctly. It's called an ADAM.
We can't even blame Vauxhall for that odd name. It's an Opel thing. Vauxhall's sister brand in Germany flexed the corporate muscles a bit and insisted the car would be named after Adam Opel, the company's founder. It's now got me wondering if it'll start at trend for Biblical car names. Lotus Ezekiel anyone? Let's check this car out in entry-level 1.2i 16v petrol guise.

Driving Experience

Talk to anyone who really knows about cars and they'll tell you how good the latest generation Corsa is. Trouble is, the man in the street still associates the Corsa with the mediocre old vehicles that replaced the Nova and weren't particularly great. The ADAM rides on a cut down version of the Corsa's chassis and that can only be good news. It's been extensively re-engineered to suit the demands of the shorter wheelbase. It's ostensibly quite a simple set-up but Vauxhall has invested years of know how into it. Up front are a set of MacPherson struts while the rear end utilises a torsion beam set-up. Ease of use on urban roads is enhanced by a CITY mode, which increases the electronic power steering system's assistance at lower speeds.

Design and Build

This is a car that's going to sell largely on whether the styling chimes with new car buyers and Vauxhall certainly can't be accused of going at it half-cocked. There's a lot going on, the design work attributed to Brit, Mark Adams' team in Europe. The ADAM incorporates a 'floating' roof which is visually disconnected from the body, which works particularly well with two-tone colour schemes. It looks like no other Vauxhall but still incorporates a bunch of existing styling cues, such as the Astra's wing-shaped chrome grille bar and the blade shape in the lower doors. Like MINI, Vauxhall is looking to appeal to the customer's sense of individuality in the sheer amount of colour combinations and materials. Wheels range from 16 inches in size for entry-level cars and there are 17 and 18-inch options further up the range, with a lowered sports chassis part of the deal.
Unlike many cars which offer striking exterior designs but an interior that betrays a sudden curtailment of development budget, the cabin of the ADAM is, if anything, even bolder than the exterior. There's extensive use of body-coloured trim inserts, not only on the dashboard but also reaching along the centre console and onto the steering wheel aimed at giving the interior a real riotous personality. A seven-inch touch screen interface is the big point of interest from a technological perspective. It's both iPhone and Android compatible, and can access internet-downloaded apps in the same manner as the latest Renault Clio and Peugeot 208. Where specified, the navigation and infotainment controls are all marshalled by the touch screen. There's even a choice of headlining, including an LED-lit starlight roof trim.

Market and Model

Prices for the 1.2-litre ADAM start at just over £11,000, so there's a saving of around £300 over the lesser-powered of the two 1.4-litre petrol models. Whichever engine you choose, the ADAM is offered with three trim levels, JAM (fashionable/colourful), GLAM (elegant/sophisticated) and SLAM (racy/sporty). The latest generation ESP system is standard on all models and it also includes a Hill Start Assist function. The wonderful star-effect roof and a heated steering wheel are options that differentiate the Vauxhall from the run of the mill city car contenders and these surprise and delight features are key in a market that's not always led fully by upfront pricing.

Cost of Ownership

Expect 53.3mpg on the combined cycle and 124g/km of CO2 from a 1.2-litre ADAM, figures that improve to 56.5mpg and 118g/km if you specify the extra cost ecoFLEX package. As well as low rolling resistance tyres, this includes a start/stop system that cuts the engine when you don't need it, stuck in traffic or waiting at the lights. All enough to make a difference of around 5% to your figures, stats you can hopefully replicate on a day-to-day basis thanks to an 'Eco Drive Assistant' - basically a section of the trip computer that monitors energy consumption and indicates when to shift up.

Car Finance

Cash Price

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PCP

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HP

Hire Purchase allows you to take ownership of a car once all payments are made.

This is one of the most popular methods to buy a new vehicle. You pay an initial deposit, then pay off the balance in monthly payments over an agreed period of time, when the payments are complete the car is yours.

One of the main benefits with Hire Purchase is the ability to buy a high value vehicle on monthly payments.Hire Purchase allows you to tailor your finance package as deposit, length of time and monthly payments are all flexible.

Lease

Personal contract hire is very similar to normal contract hire, but is exclusively for private individuals. This is one of the most common form of leasing.With a personal contract hire agreement you take control of a car for a contractual period – usually referred to as the ‘lease period’. You will make fixed monthly payments for the duration of the contract – when the contract expires you will simply return the car and take out a new personal contract hire lease. PCH means you never have to worry about resale values of your car.

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